Ingredients for Coconut Rum Preserve
- Sweetened Coconut
- 1 cup water
- Orange Zest
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- Lime Juice
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup light or dark rum
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How to Make Coconut Rum Preserve
- Combine 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup water, and the zest of 1 lime in a saucepan. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- Add 4 cups granulated sugar and the juice of 3 limes. Stir well to combine.
- Cook over low heat, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Stir frequently during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup boiling water, the juice of 3 more limes, and 1/2 cup of light or dark rum.
- Simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in 1 cup dried cranberries.
- Carefully ladle the hot preserve into sterilized 1/2 pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (or follow recommended processing time for your altitude).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
605g
Fat
70g
Carbs
51g
